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Think Big
A few weeks ago, I received a lovely email from Jeff Jennings. He explained that he was contacting me to see if I would agree to participate in an exclusive...
Think Big
A few weeks ago, I received a lovely email from Jeff Jennings. He explained that he was contacting me to see if I would agree to participate in an exclusive...
Dealing With Addictions
I was recently asked if I would do an exclusive interview for a group called “Soulful Recovery” this week. The timing, I believe, is very appropriate as often the Christmas...
Dealing With Addictions
I was recently asked if I would do an exclusive interview for a group called “Soulful Recovery” this week. The timing, I believe, is very appropriate as often the Christmas...
Plan Amazing
Is it just me or are the months passing faster and faster with every year? It seems like I just took the decorations down and now it is time to...
Plan Amazing
Is it just me or are the months passing faster and faster with every year? It seems like I just took the decorations down and now it is time to...
Friends
Years ago, I looked up the word “friend” in a dictionary. I can’t remember the exact name of the dictionary, but I do remember the description. It said, “A friend...
Friends
Years ago, I looked up the word “friend” in a dictionary. I can’t remember the exact name of the dictionary, but I do remember the description. It said, “A friend...
Troubles
In the first scene of “The Music Man”, community members sing about how there is “trouble in River City”. Ever since my first viewing of this play, I have thought...
Troubles
In the first scene of “The Music Man”, community members sing about how there is “trouble in River City”. Ever since my first viewing of this play, I have thought...
If Your Are a Veteran
Over the years I have been fortunate to have worked with Canadian, British and American veterans. This has given me great insight into the unique and sacrificial roles that military...
If Your Are a Veteran
Over the years I have been fortunate to have worked with Canadian, British and American veterans. This has given me great insight into the unique and sacrificial roles that military...
Burn Out or Rust Out?
I work hard and always try to help individuals to the best of my ability. When people have questioned me about this over the years, I have replied by saying...
Burn Out or Rust Out?
I work hard and always try to help individuals to the best of my ability. When people have questioned me about this over the years, I have replied by saying...
No Assumptions!
When someone who you care about is doing things that are annoying and appears to be disrespectful, don’t assume that they don’t love you! There might be something else going...
No Assumptions!
When someone who you care about is doing things that are annoying and appears to be disrespectful, don’t assume that they don’t love you! There might be something else going...
Frustration!
Do you ever have one of those days or weeks when nothing seems to go right? You are convinced that the only one who can get into your accounts are...
Frustration!
Do you ever have one of those days or weeks when nothing seems to go right? You are convinced that the only one who can get into your accounts are...
Giving Thanks
Every year Canadians celebrate a day of Thanksgiving near the beginning of October and Americans celebrate the same at the end of November. Focus is usually on food, family and...
Giving Thanks
Every year Canadians celebrate a day of Thanksgiving near the beginning of October and Americans celebrate the same at the end of November. Focus is usually on food, family and...
Decision-Making
This week I registered for a course offered by the International Trade Council. The instructor, Edmond Mellina, of Toronto operates a company called ORCHANGO whose goal is to help transform...
Decision-Making
This week I registered for a course offered by the International Trade Council. The instructor, Edmond Mellina, of Toronto operates a company called ORCHANGO whose goal is to help transform...
Overwhelmed?
So many times, I hear people say that they are just so busy that they are overwhelmed. There are many reasons why this occurs and as many strategies to change...
Overwhelmed?
So many times, I hear people say that they are just so busy that they are overwhelmed. There are many reasons why this occurs and as many strategies to change...
Keep it Simple!
Over the years I have had many people ask me how I am able to do so many things. I have a busy private practice, write in two newspapers, do...
Keep it Simple!
Over the years I have had many people ask me how I am able to do so many things. I have a busy private practice, write in two newspapers, do...
It’s Never Too Late!
So often people tell me about things that they wish they had done in the past. I hear statements like “I should have learned French” or “I could have become...
It’s Never Too Late!
So often people tell me about things that they wish they had done in the past. I hear statements like “I should have learned French” or “I could have become...
Making Balance Happen
Lately I have been trying to help clients develop strategies to have a happier and more balanced life. We have been using a very simple exercise that will help you...
Making Balance Happen
Lately I have been trying to help clients develop strategies to have a happier and more balanced life. We have been using a very simple exercise that will help you...
Are You Happy or Needy?
Over the summer I have been taking some professional development courses on defectiveness and relationships. I always try to choose topics that will give me more insight and strategies to...
Are You Happy or Needy?
Over the summer I have been taking some professional development courses on defectiveness and relationships. I always try to choose topics that will give me more insight and strategies to...
Barriers to Reaching Goals
Often, I hear people state that they have set goals and worked towards them for a period of time only to give up completely. There can be several reasons for...
Barriers to Reaching Goals
Often, I hear people state that they have set goals and worked towards them for a period of time only to give up completely. There can be several reasons for...
Using What We Have
This week my daughter asked me if I would help her do some canning. Now it has been many, many years since I had large gardens and used various ways...
Using What We Have
This week my daughter asked me if I would help her do some canning. Now it has been many, many years since I had large gardens and used various ways...
Friends or Acquaintances?
A friend is a person who you know, like and trust. Unfortunately, I frequently hear people state that they don’t have many friends and, as a result, are very lonely....
Friends or Acquaintances?
A friend is a person who you know, like and trust. Unfortunately, I frequently hear people state that they don’t have many friends and, as a result, are very lonely....
Family Reunions
Last evening, I flew home from a family reunion that was held in Regina, Saskatchewan. Participants arrived from Hawaii, California, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and New Brunswick. It was interesting...
Family Reunions
Last evening, I flew home from a family reunion that was held in Regina, Saskatchewan. Participants arrived from Hawaii, California, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and New Brunswick. It was interesting...